Gogoat Best Moveset
123 HP at 100 Attack and 97 Sp. Atk on Grass with AbilitySap Sipper boosting Attack from Grass moves and AbilityGrass Pelt boosting Defense on Grassy Terrain. The moveset has real mixed offenses and massive HP. 68 Speed limits the offensive ceiling. The HP pool absorbs hits between slow attacks. Tera Grass amplifies the primary TermStab.
Sap Sipper absorbed Grass moves in Gen VI (X & Y). 100 Attack and Bulk Up. 68 Speed was awkward. Too slow to sweep, too offensive to wall.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Leech Seed
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Same Bulk Up sets in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Horn Leech recovered HP while attacking. Grass-type with no secondary STAB coverage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gogoat best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Bulk Up
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the bottom in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Sap Sipper Bulk Up was the one set. When it worked, Gogoat walled Grass-types. When it didn't, it was 531 BST with 68 Speed.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink
Recommended Teammates
Gogoat Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Gogoat for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Gogoat Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Gogoat
Scizor's U-turn hits Gogoat for 83-97%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge hits Gogoat for 60-71%. Krookodile deals 40-47% with Close Combat.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch24-28% Knock Off38-45% U Turn 2x83-97% Close Combat70-83% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off39-46% Stone Edge60-71% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Krookodile builds →Earthquake16-20% Knock Off22-26% Close Combat40-47% Stone Edge33-39% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Starmie builds →Ice Beam 2x30-36% Hydro Pump9-11% Rapid Spin8-10% Psychic15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Excadrill builds →Earthquake20-24% Rapid Spin20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Aegislash builds →Shadow Sneak9-10% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Garchomp builds →Earthquake18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Clefable builds →Moonblast12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse18-21% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Surf10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Slowbro builds →Scald5-6% Psychic12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves View Zygarde-10% builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Evolved from Skiddo. Gogoat is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+57 over Skiddo), and Gogoat peaks at 531 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gogoat to get Skiddo eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Gogoat
Gogoat's shiny barely deviates from the original brown-and-green. You'd think a rideable Pokemon this prominent would get something special, but apparently not.
Shiny Gogoat Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Gogoat
Decent spawn rates across 31 locations for Gogoat in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Gogoat in SV
The path to Gogoat starts with Skiddo at Lv. 14-29 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkiddoAsado Desert - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%Glaseado MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%Glaseado MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%Tagtree Thicket - RockyLv.25-29Overworld
Step 2Gogoat ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%Glaseado MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%Asado Desert - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - RockyLv.32OverworldThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.52-56OverworldThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.55-59Overworldor evolve from Skiddo (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Gogoat catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
Gogoat grazes the overworld in Wild Zone 12 from level 32 to 44, and a towering Alpha claims Wild Zone 20 up near level 63 to 64.
Where To Catch Gogoat in LZA
Skiddo is your first catch on the way to Gogoat. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-64 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Gogoat can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Skiddo in from X & Y, then evolve it into Gogoat. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Gogoat in USUM
Step 1Obtain SkiddoLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Gogoat ✓
No wild encounters for Gogoat in Sun & Moon. Bring Skiddo over from X & Y and evolve it into Gogoat, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Gogoat in SM
- Step 1Obtain SkiddoLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Gogoat ✓
Base Stats
Raw HP carries Gogoat's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Mount Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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Gogoat Guide
Use Gogoat as a tank. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest,
Grass Pelt is the hidden ability. Boosts Defense while grassy terrain is in effect. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Gogoat's regular abilities before committing.
Run Careful on Gogoat. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Gogoat joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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